CHAPTER
IV
THE
SYSTEMS
PLUMBING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SANITIZING
POTABLE
WATER
SYSTEMS
OF WECREATSONAL
VEHICLES
To assure complete sanitation of your potable water system, it
is
recommended that the following procedures
be
followed
on
a
new
system, one that has not been used for a period
of
time,
or
one
that may have become contaminated.
1.
Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon
of
water
and
1/4
cup of Chlorox or Purex household bleach
(5%
sodium
hypochlorite solution). Pour one gallon of solution into tank
for each
15
gallons of tank capacity.
2.
Complete
filling
of
tank with fresh water. Open each faucet
and
drain cock until all air has been released
from
the pipes and
entire system is filled.
3.
Allow to stand for three hours.
4.
Drain and flush with potable fresh water.
5.
To remove any excessive chlorine taste or odor which might
remain, prepare
a
solution of one quart vinegar to five gallons
water
and
allow this solution
to
agitate
in
tank for several days
by
vehicle motion.
6.
Drain tank and
again
flush
with potable water.
FRESH
WATER
SYSTEM
Fresh water
can
be supplied to pump from two methods, either
from direct city water hook-up or from
a
fresh water tank.
A
water
hose
from
city
water connection to supply faucet needs to
be
installed.
Press
handle on hand pump down and hold to receive
water.
We
recommend that a
35
Ib.
water pressure regulator
be
used
(optional) to control pressure and insure safety of system.
Some
campgrounds have
high
water pressure of
100
P.S.I. and
over.
A
10
or
15-gallon water supply tank is provided
in
most models.
fUJ"series have a 5-gallon
jug.)
Use
a hose to gravity
fill
the
water tank. An overflow hose is supplied and connected to the
tank. To pump water, lift handle and down again, repeatedly to
obtain
a
pumping type effect. This
will
draw water after about
3-5
times. Continue to pump until desired supply has been reached.
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